—Waiter, ____?
—Wait a minute, sir. That’s $ 80 altogether.
A. would you charge me
B. how much did we eat
C. may I have the bill, please?
D. would you take the money
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John Snow was ____famous doctor in London—so expert that he attended ____Queen Victoria as her personal physician.
A. a; / B. the; the C. the; a D. a; the
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Would it be ____ for you to pick me up at four o’clock and take me to the airport?
A. free B. empty C. kind D. convenient
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____ people were said to enjoy a “5-D” light show during the New Year celebrations in Shanghai.
A. A large amount of B. A large number
C. A good many D. A great deal of
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The Chinese National Football Team won the game, ____ made us excited.
A. that B. which C. what D. who
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The computer system____ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.
A. broke out B. broke in
C. broke up D. broke down
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As we know, fresh air and proper amounts of exercise can____ good health.
A. link to B. contribute to
C. depend on D. concentrate on
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—Look! What are the Browns busy with?
—Well, Mrs Brown is cutting the grass; ____, her husband is planting the roses.
A. rather B. instead C. thus D. meanwhile
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Most of the taxi-drivers say what they earn every day actually can hardly ____ the cost of their life.
A. cover B. afford C. include D. contain
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____ I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were looking for.
A. Previously B. Instantly
C. Accurately D. Especially
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—What do you think of the film Frozen?
—Cool! Never before ____ a better one.
A. had I seen B. I have seen
C. have I seen D. I had seen
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____ their small cottage in the countryside, they also have a big apartment in the city.
A. Apart from B. Rather than
C. Because of D. Except for
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The tour group ____ 50 students is coming to China next Monday.
A. consisted of B. consisting of
C. to consist of D. consists of
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In some families, it is the grandparents who ____for the spoiled child.
A. are blamed B. is blamed
C. are to blame D. has been blamed
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—She looks very happy. She ____have passed the exam.
—I guess so. It’s not difficult after all.
A. should B. could C. might D. must
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The police were ____ that they search for the 12-year-old girl thief immediately.
A. expected B. reported
C. demanded D. suspected
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____to caring for an Ebola(埃博拉) patient, the nurse found herself also infected, feeling hopeless.
A. Devoting B. Devoted
C. Having devoted D. To devote
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To my ____, Jane dressed herself like a monkey to attend the wedding party.
A. credit B. delight C. relief D. amusement
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Although ____ many times, she still made the same mistake.
A. told B. she told C. was told D. telling
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— How about the debate held in your class ?
—____.
A. It was really hot.
B. Sounds great
C. I’m really looking forward to it.
D. Why not ?
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One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town claiming(宣称) that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole country. A large crowd gathered，and they all agreed that his heart was because there was not a single scar(疤痕) in it. The young man was very proud.
Suddenly, an old man appeared and said, “Why, your heart is not nearly as beautiful as .”The crowd and the young man looked at the old man’s . It was strongly, but full of scars. It had places pieces had been removed and other pieces put in, but they didn’t fit quite right, and there were several edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gaps(缺口) where whole pieces were missing.
The young man laughed. “ your heart with mine, anyone with his eyes can see mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars.”
“Yes,” said the old man, “Yours looks perfect but I never trade with you. You see, every represents a person I have given my love. I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they _ me a piece of their heart that fits into the _ place in my heart. But because the pieces aren’t exact, I have some rough edges, which I treasure, because they remind me of the love we .
“Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart , and the other person hasn’t returned a _ of his or her heart to me. These are the empty gaps—giving love is a chance. Although these gaps are painful, they open, reminding me of the love I have for those people too, and I hope someday they may return where I have been waiting and fill the space. So now do you see what true beauty is?’’
Tears running his cheeks, the young man walked up to the old man, his own perfect heart, and tore out a piece. He it to the old man with trembling hands.
The old man placed it in his heart, then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man’s heart. It , but not perfectly, as there were some rough edges.
The young man looked at his heart, not perfect any more but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man’s heart flowed into his.
They hugged and walked away side by side.
1.A. ugly B. perfect C. good D. hurt
2.A. mine B. his C. theirs D. ours
3.A. coat B. appearance C. face D. heart
4.A. knocking B. striking C. beating D. hitting
5.A. that B. which C. where D. whose
6.A. smooth B. rough C. broken D. pretty
7.A. Comparing B. Compared C. Compare D. Compares
8.A. might B. would C. could D. should
9.A. one B. heart C. piece D. scar
10.A. on whom B. in whom C. with whom D. to whom
11.A. take B. give C. lend D. pass
12.A. empty B. full C. red D. first
13.A. had B. gave C. shared D. owned
14.A. in B. away C. off D. up
15.A. lot B. sheet C. piece D. pile
16.A. taking B. making C. keeping D. bringing
17.A. last B. cut C. come D. stay
18.A. carried away B. reached into C. took out D. brought up
19.A. returned B. took C. offered D. served
20.A. fit B. hit C. beat D. set
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Barack Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs—what do they have in common? They are, of course, all Americans. And according to a survey by social networking site badoo. com, they all best illustrate(举例说明) the word “cool”.
But just what does it mean to say someone is “cool”? Most would answer that it is something to do with being independent-minded and not following the crowd.
Yale University art professor Robert Farris Thompson says that the term “cool” goes back to 15th century West African philosophy(哲学). “Cool” relates to ideas of grace(优雅) under pressure.
“In Africa, ” he writes, “coolness is a positive quality which combines calmness, silence, and life. ”
The modern idea of “cool” developed largely in the US in the period after World War Ⅱ. “Post-war ‘cool’ was in part an expression of war-weariness (厌战情绪) . . . it went against the strict social rules of the time, ” write sociologists Dick Pountain and David Robins in Cool Rules: Anatomy of an Attitude.
But it was the American actor James Dean who became the symbol for “cool” in the hugely successful 1955 movie Rebel without a Cause. Dean plays a tough guy who disobeys his parents and the authorities(权威). He always gets the girl, smokes cigarettes, wears a leather jacket and beats up bullies(欺凌弱小者). In the movie, Dean showed what “cool” would mean to American young people for the next 60 years.
Today the focus of “cool” has changed to athletics (体育运动) stars. Often in movies about schools, students gain popularity on the athletics field more than in the classroom. This can be seen quite clearly in movies like Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die.
But many teenagers also think being smart is cool. Chess and other thinking games have been becoming more popular in schools.
“Call it the Harry Potterization of America —a time when being smart is the new cool, ” writes journalist Joe Sunnen.
1.Barack Obama, Lady Gaga and Steve Jobs are mentioned in the first paragraph to ________.
A. introduce the topic
B. draw our attention
C. tell us what they have in common
D. tell us what is “cool”
2.If you were considered “cool” in Africa in the 15th century, you ________.
A. thought and acted differently from the majority
B. had a calm and quiet attitude towards life
C. didn’t observe rules and authorities
D. had all kinds of “bad” manners
3.The heroes in Varsity Blues and John Tucker Must Die are likely to be those who ________.
A. do very well in their studies
B. are very skilled at sports
C. are good at chess and other thinking games.
D. have supernatural powers like Harry Potter
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the article？
A. It is generally considered “cool” to be independent-minded and not to follow the crowd.
B. “Cool” was used as early as the 15th century.
C. Disobeying one’s parents and the authorities is considered “cool” among American young people nowadays.
D. Getting the first place in an exam can also be considered “cool”.
5.What does the article mainly talk about?
A. The origin of the word “cool”.
B. The kinds of people who are “cool”.
C. The changing meaning of the word “cool”.
D. How to be a “ cool” person.
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Will you be playing some music at work?
Music is particularly popular in the medical profession, especially among surgeons（外科医生）. A recent survey shows that 90% of surgeons in the UK put music on the sound system in the theatre during operations. Plastic surgeons（整形外科医生）play the most music; it appears that ear, nose, and throat specialists the least.
But it isn’t only in surgeries(外科手术) where music is popular. In another recent survey, one-third of the 1,613 people said they listen to music while working. And 79% of them said that humming（哼歌）along improves their job satisfaction or productivity.
Is listening to music at work a good idea? Yes, say the experts. Many surgeons say that music helps to create a “calm atmosphere”, and a third of them added that it avoids getting bored! Also, listening to music raises the levels of a brain chemical that can help people focus. Office workers say it improves job satisfaction. Several studies suggest that it’s also good for hospital patients. Those listening to music through headphones during surgery require less anesthetic（麻醉剂）, up to 50% less in some cases, and recover more quickly afterwards. “Sure, music reduces anxiety before surgery,” says Zeev Kain, an anesthetist at Yale University.
So, what type of music should we be listening to? Surgeons from the previous survey preferred rock, pop music and classical. And hip-hop is popular too. However, whatever the kind, it appears that self-selected music is the best choice. Pennsylvania State University research showed that when people chose their own music there was more stress reduction(下降). And other researchers found that when listening to self-selected music, surgeons did the maths faster and more accurately than when they were listening to music chosen for them.
1.The underlined word “theatre” in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.
A. an operating room
B. a rest room for surgeons
C. a waiting room in a hospital
D. a building where shows are performed
2.The surveys mentioned in the passage show ________.
A. music is popular in some professions
B. most surgeons in the UK are fond of singing
C. office workers learn a lot from listening to music
D. fewer than half of the people listen to music at work
3.What are the advantages of listening to music at work? ________.
①improving memory
②keeping people relaxed
③improving job satisfaction
④improving eyesight
A. ①④ B. ①② C. ②③ D. ②④
4.How should you choose music for work time according to the passage? ________.
A. Turn to the surgeons for help
B. Make your selection by yourself
C. Rock, pop music and classical are always good choices
D. The most popular music should be taken into consideration
5.The passage is mainly about ________.
A. how to choose music wisely
B. where to find the best music
C. the popularity of music in hospitals
D. the benefits of listening to music at work
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Jerry was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Jerry was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side of the situation.
Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up to Jerry and asked him, “I don’t get it! You can’t be a positive person all of the time. How do you do it?” Jerry replied, “Each morning I wake up and say to myself, ‘Jerry, you have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or you can choose to be in a bad mood.’ I choose to be in a good mood. Each time something bad happens, I can choose to be a victim or I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life. The bottom line: It’s your choice how you live your life.” I reflected on what Jerry said. Later, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life.
Several years later, I heard that Jerry did something you are never supposed to do in a restaurant business: he left the back door open one morning and was stopped at gun point by three armed robbers. While trying to open the safe(保险箱), he forgot the password, nervous. The robbers shot him. Luckily, Jerry was found rather quickly and rushed to the local hospital. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, Jerry left hospital with fragments（碎片）of the bullets(子弹) still in his body.
I saw Jerry about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, “The first thing that went through my mind was that I should have locked the back door,” Jerry replied. “Then, as I lay on the floor, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live, or I could choose to die. I chose to live.” “Weren’t you frightened? Did you lose consciousness(知觉)?” I asked. Jerry continued, “The doctors and nurses were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the emergency room and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got really frightened. I knew I needed to take action.”
“What did you do?” I asked. “Well, there was a big, strong nurse shouting questions at me,” said Jerry. “She asked if I was allergic (过敏的)to anything. ‘Yes,’ I replied. The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and shouted, ‘Bullets!’ Over their laughter, I told them. ‘I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead.’”
Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude. I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.
1.The author left Jerry’s restaurant industry because he________.
A. wanted to start business on his own
B. was afraid of another robbery later
C. was not equal to the job any longer
D. didn’t get along well with others
2.Why was Jerry shot? ________.
A. Because he left the back door open
B. Because he refused to open the safe
C. Because he didn’t open the safe in time
D. Because he pretended to forget the password
3.What was Jerry really afraid of in the emergency room? ________.
A. The doctors and nurses gave him up.
B. He decided to take action to live again.
C. He saw many doctors and nurses waiting there.
D. He might not be saved by doctors and nurses.
4.From the passage we can learn that Jerry was ________.
A. no longer positive to his life after the operation
B. optimistic even when things were at their worst
C. influenced by all his colleagues in many ways
D. badly injured and stayed in hospital for six months
5.Which of the following is conveyed in this article?
A. Where there is life, there is hope.
B. Everything comes to him who waits.
C. Attitude determines everything.
D. Humor is the best medicine that creates miracle(奇迹).
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Kitty, Kelly, Aidan, Bruce 和Pamela分别就父亲对自己的影响表达了看法（1-5）。阅读下面他们发表在某网站论坛上的文章（A、B、C、D、E和F），选出最符合他们所表达的看法的选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。
1. Kitty: Dad encouraged me to show great determination to do anything.
2. Kelly: Dad gave me a new life which is full of love and happiness.
3. Aidan: Dad is the person who introduced me to my sports career.
4. Bruce: Dad taught me to share housework and take family responsibility.
5. Pamela: Dad shows me that the most important in life is our family.
| A | B |
| Dear Daddy, you stepped into my life years ago, and became my dad, a man who raised three fatherless kids and adopted(领养) another. It didn’t matter to you or us whether we were your biological kids or not—you are our dad! You did everything humanly possible for us, and you managed to have taken care of Mom, who has been sick, and the grandkids as well. Lessons we learned are love and compassion and kindness…We love you dearly. | My dad taught me how to play basketball. He taught me how to pivot, throw three pointers, and do lay-ups and dunks. Now I am a pro (职业球员) at basketball. When I played basketball in December, I was a good guard. Although I sometimes didn’t play very well and my team lost the game, my dad always encouraged me never to lose heart. Now I have a dream that when I grow up I can play basketball on the Celtics. I love my dad! |
| C | D |
| The most important thing that my dad ever taught me was “Stick to it. Never do anything halfway”. He always told me that by doing your very best, you prove your ability, commitment and character. This advice was what I always kept in mind, whether I was removing the snow from the driveway, helping do the volunteer work in the nursing house or completing my last course in graduate school. “It shows what kind of person you are,” my dad would say. “People will remember and respect you for that.” I do remember and respect my dad’s advice, which will guide me to do anything. | My dad has taught me many things. He has taught me love, hope, respect, discipline and the value of hard work. He has taught me never to be afraid, but when I am, his arms are always open for me to run into. He has taught me the value of a job well done. He has taught me how to ride a bike, then to drive a car. He always tells me that he believes in me and that I can manage to deal with the things around me. He is teaching me how to grow up but not grow apart. My dad is always there for me, and he has told me that he always will be. |
| E | F |
| My dad teaches me throughout my lifetime to present day that family is first. He says, “As the father, you should put your own wants and needs aside to make sure that your wife and children have the best that life has to offer.” He did this without failing every day of our lives, without words or empty promises; instead, through sleepless nights and tireless actions always with a smile. His words always remind me what I should do for the family. I am proud to be his son. I love you, Dad. | My dad and I have a funny company we call “Priority”. It changes depending on the household chores we’re doing. He has taught me how to take care of the pool (Priority Pools), how to program garage doors (Priority Garages), how to plan family birthday parties (Priority Parties), how to install dishwashers (Priority Dishwashers) and how to clean the computer (Priority Computers). The list goes on. I’m proud of my dad, and grateful for my time with him. We have so much fun doing projects together. |
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线（___），并在该词下面写出修改的词。
注意: 1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Dear mum and dad,
I still cannot believe that I am taking up this prize I won last year. I have to
remind yourself constantly that I am real in AD 3008. Worrying about the journey,
I was unsettled for the first a few days. As a result, I suffer from “time lag”. This
is similar with the “jet lag” you get from flying, but it seems that you keep getting
flashbacks from your previous time period. So I was very nervous and uncertain
at first. However, Wang Ping, my friend and guide, were very understanding
but gave me some green tablet which helped a lot. Well-known for their expertise,
his parents company transported me safely into the future in a time capsule.
…
Yours,
Li Qiang
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请以“One person I’m grateful to”为题，用英语写一篇100—120个词的短文，记述一个你认为值得感谢的人。要求如下：
1. 内容必须结合生活中的一个事例;
2. 简要说明值得感谢的原因或从中得到的启示；
3. 文中不得透漏个人信息。
注意：文章的标题已给出（不计词数）。
One Person I’m Grateful to
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